OIS A to Z

The Bulldog Sports program provides all interested students an opportunity to learn, play, and enjoy a variety of team and individual sports (e.g., football, volleyball, basketball, fencing, softball, golf, cross country, track).

Associate Principal

The Associate Principal at OIS works as part of a team with our counselors to assist students and parents.

The school day begins each day at 8:45am. On Mondays, dismissal time is 2:45pm. Tuesday through Friday dismissal time is 3:30pm.

Bulldog News

This weekly e-mail news brief to parents contains important information about school-related activities including upcoming events and important messages from a variety of school, Parents' Club and community organizations.

This program offers two theatrical productions, one musical and one drama, each school year. All students may audition to be a cast or tech crew member.

Bus Service

Bus transportation to OIS is provided by the company First Student. If interested you can visit their website at www.lamorindaschoolbus.org/ or call them at (925) 299-3216. The County Connection also has routes that service OIS during arrival and dismissal times (www.cccta.org/).

Most 6th-graders are scheduled into one elective per semester. Most 7th and 8th graders are scheduled two periods of full year and/or semester courses of his or her choice.

Food Service

(Bulldog Kennel and Bow Wow Chow)

Sponsored by the OIS Parents' Club, the program provides daily brunch and lunch service, focusing on quality food and providing financial support to the Parents' Club. Several lunch options are offered each day on a pre-order basis.

The OIS Parents' Club comes to parents during online registration to raise money for our school with the Make a Difference campaign. Together with eScrip, these are the two primary Parents' Club fundraisers.

The handbook contains vital information including OIS policies and procedures and must be read by all students and parents.

Identification Cards

Students are required to have picture ID cards for school dances, the Bulldog Kenneland the library. ID Cards should be carried at all times. Replacement cards may be purchased in the office for $5.00.

KOIS

An elective course during which students produce a daily news program broadcast during homeroom. These television broadcasts inform students of important information, activities, and upcoming events at OIS.

The library is open to students before school, during brunch and lunch, and after school. Students can check out books from the library, as well as use the Media Center for word processing, multi-media projects, internet research and printing.

Lockers

Hall lockers are made available to students at the beginning of the year.

The OIS Parents' Club promotes the welfare of OIS students by funding and managing projects and programs that improve the middle school experience for all students. The Parents' Club generally meets once a month in the OIS library. All parents are welcome to attend meetings.

Online Registration

The process used to register students to attend OIS. It is a quick and convenient way to complete all forms, sign up for volunteer opportunities and pay all fees online.

All students are required to wear a uniform during PE. Uniforms may be purchased online from the Bulldog Store.

Picture Day

Heldin fall for all students. Pictures are required for the student ID card and are used in the yearbook. For those wishing to purchase pictures, order forms will be available during the first week of school.

The SSCC is an elected body consisting of parents, teachers, and administrators. The primary function of the SSCC is to guide the implementation and development of the OIS Site Plan. The SSCC meets monthly. All parents are welcome to attend meetings.

A nationally recognized program that provides an orientation and year-long support for 6th graders. 8th grade WEB Leaders involve incoming 6th graders in a variety of welcoming activities on WEB Day which is scheduled the week before school begins.